Spanish Honor Society
La Raza Cósmica
Sponsor: M. Guerra

Purpose: The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (for secondary schools), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, was organized in 1953 in order to recognize high achievement in Spanish by students of secondary schools and to promote a continuity of interest in Hispanic studies.

La Raza Cósmica, John Jay's chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, was by Mr. Don Musselman in 1987. It was established to honor those students who are clearly outstanding in their Spanish courses. Moreover, the organization encourages those who become members to continue their interest and study in the Hispanic language and culture.

Who can join: All 10th-12th grade students enrolled in Spanish II, III, IV or IV who have maintained an honor average in the study of Spanish for at least three semesters. The student must be currently enrolled in a Spanish class at the time of initial membership. The cumulative average in Spanish after 5 semesters must be a 90. Honors courses will include the extra five honors points per semester. These will be used in the three or five semester average.

Meeting times/location: Meetings are Thursday afterschool in B201

Major events:
Christmas caroling on the Riverwalk
Attending the Christmas production of Las Tamaleras
Attending other Hispanic cultural Events
Mustang Round-up
Community Service Project
Induction Ceremony